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The White House said that delegations from the United States, Iran and Pakistan are holding face-to-face meetings on Saturday. The start of the meeting represents a significant test as to whether the ceasefire, which has already shown strains, is durable enough to resolve the Iran war. President Donald Trump ahead of the meeting has engaged in provocative social media posts, …

The United Nations has condemned a deadly drone strike on civilians in Kutum, North Darfur, noting a drone attack struck a wedding ceremony in the town, killing at least 30 civilians, including women and children. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, at a news briefing on Thursday, said civilians were bearing the brunt of escalating violence. “We condemn all attacks against civilians. …

Young American men could be automatically registered for eligibility for the military draft as soon as December, ending decades of self-registration. The new rule, proposed by a government agency, would see men being registered automatically rather than being asked to do so themselves within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Proponents of the plan say that automatic registrations will save …

First Lady Melania Trump has denied connections to Jeffrey Epstein, telling reporters at the White House that any claims linking the two “need to end today”. In a surprise announcement on Thursday, the first lady called for congressional hearings for survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking. She also denied online rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, calling them “mean-spirited …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has urged the African Union (AU) to facilitate the return of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Buratai made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the 2026 Voice of Nigeria (VON) Forum themed “51 Years of Nigeria’s Role in Deepening Democratic Stability …

Donald Trump has again attacked Nato for not supporting the US in the Iran war, following a private meeting with its Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. In a post shared to Truth Social after the meeting, the US President said: “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN.” …

Nasa has released stunning images from the mission, including our world setting below the lunar surface Nasa’s Artemis II mission has passed every major test since its launch on 1 April, with its rocket, spacecraft and crew performing better than engineers had dared to hope for. The mission’s first six days have shown that the Orion capsule works as designed …

Airstrikes on Wednesday struck central Beirut, causing heavy casualties and widespread panic, as Israeli attacks in Lebanon continued in spite of the newly announced ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. According to a medical source, a “high number of casualties” were recorded following some of the fiercest strikes on the Lebanese capital since the latest escalation between Israel and the …

Beijing: China says it has welcome the announcement by relevant parties of reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the Iran conflict. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set …

Israel supports Donald Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but said the ceasefire does not include Lebanon, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Wednesday. The office said Israel backed the US move, provided Tehran immediately opens the strait of Hormuz and stops attacks against the United States, Israel and countries in the region. The Pakistani …